Starting at $17 per hour, with opportunities for increased pay based on experience, skill development, and performance About the Job Do you love classic cars and want to learn how high-quality automotive bodywork is created? That's Minor Customs is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Automotive Body Technician / Body Shop Apprentice who is ready to learn through hands-on, on-the-job training. No prior professional body-shop experience is required. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, pays close attention to detail, and wants to build a career restoring classic and vintage vehicles. We're a friendly, close-knit team specializing in premium, collector-quality classic, vintage, custom, and muscle cars. Our shop stands above the rest because we hold ourselves to a high standard of craftsmanship—and we have a lot of fun doing what we love. If learning to create laser-straight bodywork and working on incredible vehicles sounds like your dream job, this may be the place for you. What You'll Learn and Do Assist experienced body technicians with classic-vehicle restoration Help disassemble and reassemble body panels, trim, and related components Clean, sand, and prepare panels and parts for bodywork Learn proper body-filler, glazing, and block-sanding techniques Assist with surfacing and primer preparation Learn how to fit, align, and gap doors, hoods, trunks, and fenders Help identify dents, rust, panel damage, and previous repairs Develop basic metalworking, welding, and fabrication skills Learn how to create straight panels and consistent body lines Safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, organized work area Follow all shop safety procedures and use protective equipment Work carefully around valuable and one-of-a-kind vehicles Complete assigned training and continue developing body-repair skills Benefits Paid holidays Paid vacation and PTO Health insurance Employee discounts Hands-on, on-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Support in developing professional automotive-body and restoration skills The opportunity to work on premium, collector-quality vehicles A friendly, upbeat shop culture with a team that shares your passion for classic cars
